Accounts Payable Clerk

Key Responsibilities:

- Verify valid tax invoices and capturing invoices on time in both Cargo Wise- SAGE-Container Chain
- Assist with Handling of all queries from suppliers where necessary
- Check that invoices are being approved timeously by operations
- Prepare supplier payments as well as intercompany offsets each month
- Ensure accurate and reliable supplier information and bank details while preparing supplier payments
- Request supplier statements and prepare supplier recons monthly
- Prepare a report for outstanding invoices not yet approved by operations
- Save POP and Remittance on the one drive folder
- Perform Monthly Creditor Reconciliations
- Send POP and Remittance to supplier after payment has been done
- Contact suppliers for invoices and statements not received on time
- Maintain and update supplier contact list
- Update daily cashflow forecasting for submission to AP accountant
- Respect accounting periods in concordance with dates of accounting events (AP/GL cut off)
- Assist while AP accountant is on leave/sick leave.

Minimum Requirements:

- Matric (Grade 12) with Accounting or Finance related qualification advantageous
- Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in Accounts Payable / Creditors environment
- Experience working on accounting systems such as Sage or similar (Cargo Wise)
- Strong reconciliation and numerical skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and organisational skills.